by Brian England | Jan 18, 2024 | Car Safety, Hybrid/Electric Cars
Hybrid and Electric cars use regenerative braking systems as well as standard brakes. Standard brakes rely on friction to slow the car down, similar to how the brakes on a bicycle work. Regenerative braking systems, use the energy produced by the engine to charge the...
by Brian England | Jan 7, 2024 | Car Problems & Repairs
When the check engine light comes on in your car, it can be a scary situation. You immediately imagine the worst. Your car engine is failing, and you are going to need a costly repair. However, this is not always the case. The issue may be a minor issue that a...
by Brian England | Dec 14, 2023 | Auto Questions, Hybrid/Electric Cars
What is a Hybrid Inverter Coolant Service? Hybrid drive vehicles must store that electricity in a direct current (DC) battery. Since the hybrid drive motor uses alternating current (AC), the hybrid inverter must be used to change DC power to AC power. This process...
by Brian England | Nov 29, 2023 | Preventative Maintenance
Tesla vehicles are extra special luxury vehicles, and they deserve extra special care. At BA Auto Care, our expert technicians understand this provide services for Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model Y, and Model X vehicles. Our Tesla auto repair and maintenance program...
by Brian England | Nov 6, 2023 | Car Problems & Repairs, Car Safety
When a VW came in running badly with the “check engine light” on we started the diagnostics by scanning the computer for data. To our surprise, we discovered a long shopping list of codes. Since this was the car’s first visit to the shop, we performed a baseline check...
